How to root Nexus 5 on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (LMY48B) [Guide]

Once you’ve updated the Nexus 5 to the latest LMY48B factory image on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, you will have to gain root access on it again since the factory image wipes it away. I’ll show you how you can root the Nexus 5 on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop LMY48B firmware build number.

REQUIREMENTS

You want to install the LMY48B factory image if you already have root access because updating from the official OTA can brick your device. Once done, follow this guide to gain the root access again.

Only follow this guide for the Google Nexus 5 and no other Google Nexus device.

BEFORE WE BEGIN

You do void the Nexus warranty by following the guide.

You should enable the USB Debugging Mode. First, unlock the Developer Options by going to Settings > About Device > tap the build number 7 times. Now you can find the Developer Options from the Settings now and the USB Debugging is inside the Developer Options.

Download the Google USB Drivers to the Windows computer. If you find the guide isn’t working, try rebooting the computer to get those drivers to work and come back to the guide.

You must unlock the Nexus 5 bootloader before you start this guide. There’s no way to do it with a locked bootloader.

HOW TO ROOT NEXUS 5 ON ANDROID 5.1.1 LOLLIPOP FACTORY IMAGE

Download and install the Android SDK from the official Developers website.

You can set up ADB and Fastboot on Windows following our guide. If you already have it, there’s no need to do it again.